522 pgs, 1997, Academic Press
ISBN 0-12-628981-6

The application of electromagnetic sensors to monitor the Earth's surface and atmosphere is the sophisticated explanation for Remote Sensing. The perfect book for geographers, cartographers and engineers, this second edition discusses a variety of applications from mapping to forecasting the weather.

Designed for the academic market, Schowengerdt's astute attention to current changes in technology combined with some stimulating exercises makes this a formidable text. Increasing its value is the rich and current research bibliography.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Nature of Remote Sensing
2. Optical Radiation Models
3. Sensor Models
4. Data Models
5. Spectral Transforms
6. Spatial Transforms
7. Correction and Calibration
8. Image Registration and Fusion
9. Thematic Classification
   Appendices